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ACT 1: KOKURA Story Trailer
Trace the events that lead protagonist Makoto Daito to sneak aboard the trading merchant Orpheus’ ship bound for Japan, and the harsh realities that await in the first city he reaches: Kokura, Fukuoka.
More story trailers from each era are still to come. Follow Daito across five eras and five cities, from 1915 to 1965. As each era unfolds, you’ll discover the people and pivotal moments that will shape his fate. Stay tuned.
STRANGER THAN HEAVEN releases on January 15, 2027.
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Meet Yu Shinjo portrayed by Dean Fujioka.
Half Japanese, half British. Like Daito, he faces persecution in his homeland and seeks a new life in Japan. He meets Daito aboard the ship to Japan, and the two decide to stick together to survive. Cool-headed and sharp-witted, he is always one step ahead of Daito.
Check out the STRANGER THAN HEAVEN Deluxe Edition content, also included with the physical Collector’s Edition.
STRANGER THAN HEAVEN arrives Jan 15, 2027. Pre-order now, stranger.
✅ STRANGER THAN HEAVEN Main Game
✅ Outfit (WILDSIDE Collab Jumpsuit)
✅ Set of 4 New Weapons
✅ Set of 4 New Skilled Performers
✅ Set of 3 New Stage Production Items
✅ Special Promotional Poster
✅ Record Player (in-game soundtrack)
✅ Electronic Camera (offering a different photography experience than the Bellows, Type 1, and Type 2 Cameras in the main game).
Learn more about the music behind STRANGER THAN HEAVEN🎶
📺Watch now: youtube.com/live/aBoP3SuF0dw…
Tune in live for a special look at the music of STRANGER THAN HEAVEN, featuring the reveal of a showbiz performance video, in-depth discussion about the songs from each trailer, and more!
📆 Fri, Nov. 6 @ 3AM PST / 6AM EST / 11AM GMT
📺 youtube.com/live/aBoP3SuF0dw
This special live stream will feature Masayoshi Yokoyama (Head of RGG Studio / STRANGER THAN HEAVEN Executive Producer), Mikinobu Abe (STRANGER THAN HEAVEN Director), and Mitsuharu Fukuyama (STRANGER THAN HEAVEN Music Director).
STRANGER THAN HEAVEN - Suzy Day (Portrayed by Tori Kelly) "Mr. Bee" In-Game Performance 🎥🎶
Coming January 15, 2027, to XBOX Game Pass, XBOX Series X|S, XBOX on PC, XBOX Cloud, PC (Steam), and PlayStation®5.
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Meet our protagonist, Makoto Daito portrayed by Yu Shirota.
Half Japanese, half American. After facing persecution in America, he sets out for Japan. On the voyage, he meets a merchant named Orpheus and Yu Shinjo, a young man who shares similar circumstances. These encounters will change his life forever.
Tune in live for a special look at the music of STRANGER THAN HEAVEN, featuring the reveal of a showbiz performance video, in-depth discussion about the songs from each trailer, and more!
📆 Fri, Nov. 6 @ 3AM PST / 6AM EST / 11AM GMT
📺 youtube.com/live/aBoP3SuF0dw
This special live stream will feature Masayoshi Yokoyama (Head of RGG Studio / STRANGER THAN HEAVEN Executive Producer), Mikinobu Abe (STRANGER THAN HEAVEN Director), and Mitsuharu Fukuyama (STRANGER THAN HEAVEN Music Director).
Master a wide array of weapons as you fight your way through era after violent era. Which one are you grabbing for?
STRANGER THAN HEAVEN drops January 15, 2027. Wishlist or pre-order now.
75 DAYS until launch | Coming January 15, 2027.
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Five eras. Five cities. And this is 1965 Shinjuku, Tokyo.
In the last chapter of Makoto Daito’s 50-year journey, he finds himself Japan’s most iconic pleasure district—a city of swirling and unpredictable chaos.
STRANGER THAN HEAVEN releases on January 15, 2027.
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Five eras. Five cities. And this is 1951 Atami, Shizuoka.
In the fourth chapter of Makoto Daito’s 50-year journey, he finds himself amidst a bustling seaside getaway synonymous with tourism in postwar Japan.
STRANGER THAN HEAVEN releases on January 15, 2027.
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STRANGER THAN HEAVEN is coming January 15, but you can check out the latest details & impressions of the game from top gaming media below. Pre-order or wishlist now.
► IGN: "RGG Studio's next game shows real promise in a three-hour story and free-roam demo."
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► Game Informer: "Stranger Than Heaven: One Man's Story of Biculturalism, Music, Fitting In, and Fighting, Told Over 50 Years"
gameinformer.com/preview/202…
► GameRant: "After playing Stranger Than Heaven's prologue and exploring its different eras, RGG Studio's latest already feels like a world worth getting lost in."
gamerant.com/stranger-than-h…
Five eras. Five cities. And this is 1943, Minami, Osaka.
In the third chapter of Makoto Daito’s journey, he immerses himself within the biggest entertainment district in western Japan, set against the ever-rising tension of a world at war.
STRANGER THAN HEAVEN releases on January 15, 2027.
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Five eras. Five cities. And this is 1929, Kure, Hiroshima.
Makoto Daito finds himself in this port town dominated by Japan’s largest naval arsenal, heavily influenced by the presence of yakuza organizations.
STRANGER THAN HEAVEN releases on January 15, 2027.
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Five eras. Five cities. Makoto Daito’s struggle to survive in Japan begins here in 1915 Kokura, Fukuoka, a smoke-scorched town bursting with the passion of hard-driven, equally fiery workers of one of the world’s largest foundries.
STRANGER THAN HEAVEN releases on January 15, 2027.
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Hey stranger. Press and creator previews for STRANGER THAN HEAVEN will start dropping tomorrow, October 21st from 7am PDT / 10am EDT.
From the smoke-scorched streets of Kokura to the dazzling, neon lights of Minami, Makoto Daito’s journey will be shaped by the people he meets along the way.
STRANGER THAN HEAVEN arrives January 15, 2027. Wishlist or pre-order now.
Experience extreme combat controlling the left and right sides of Makoto Daito’s body independently to attack using a variety of bladed and blunt weapons, or his bare hands.
STRANGER THAN HEAVEN arrives January 15, 2027. Available now for pre-order.










